That doesn't sound correct to me. The usual procedure is that a case is filed, summons & complaint served on opposing party (or their attorney),...

No - the surname does not get automatically changed. You may either do so on consent, or you would need to file a change-of-name proceeding. ...

Generally once a particular state issues a child support order, that issuing state retains 'continuing & exclusive jurisdiction" over modifications...

If you ultimately cannot agree between the two of you, then you'll need to file a modification petition to modify that provision of the custody...

First, his mere filing of an application does not serve to "void" or modify the prior order - only a Judge can do that. Second, pursuant to...

Generally the answer is no. If you live with the mother & child, you’re a de facto custodial parent who cannot (generally) be the subject of a...

Presumably this was inadvertent & the result of a joint account. Obviously you’d need to have separate iCloud accounts for you & your child. Even...

Under NY law, the custodial parent cannot be directed to pay child support to the non-custodial parent. If there's an issue with you paying too...

The short answer is no - if the child had been historically residing primarily with the mother, then you may not simply "keep" the child. Instead,...

There is no "morality clause" - meaning a standard clause of that sort inserted into agreements or orders. This issue is fact-specific, as it...